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Magpies modern classics – Newcastle 3-2 Barcelona.

May 23rd, 2010 | 138 Comments |

Part four of my look at some of the best games from the modern history of Newcastle United features a Champions League game from September 1997, just before Kenny Dalglish managed to sell off the last of the creative players we had, and yes that was a dig!

It was a match that will live long in the memory of many a Newcastle fan, as arguably the best team in Europe were sent packing back to Spain after losing 3-2 against a side that nobody thought has a chance of winning. (more…)